Original God Zhongli BG Xiao Qinglong traveled through time

Chapter 267: Gathering of Immortals

In the Aozang Mountain in Jueyunjian, in front of the cave of Master Liuyun, the immortals stood in silence. The atmosphere was as heavy as iron, and the feeling of oppression was almost suffocating. Several masters sat or stood beside the stone table, looking into the distance from time to time, eagerly waiting for the key figures to come quickly. This gathering was completely different from the relaxed state of the past. The "assassination" of Emperor Yanwang was a shocking event. The immortals were responsible for protecting Liyue, and they must not stay out of this crisis.

Finally, two figures slowly emerged in the distance, becoming clearer and clearer. They were Xiao and Lin Huan. Although they were late, they stood tall and straight like pine trees in the mist. Xiao was like a cold and sharp blade, exuding a mysterious and powerful aura in silence. Lin Huan was like a fresh orchid, elegant and firm.

Xiao and Lin Huan arrived at the stone table. In an instant, all the immortals' eyes focused on them. Xiao nodded slightly and stood silently to one side, like a cold sculpture, exuding an inviolable majesty. Lin Huan looked around and bowed solemnly, saying: "Seniors, Xiao and I are late, I am really sorry. The emperor was assassinated, this matter is not trivial, we should work together to discuss a countermeasure."

"Glad that you're here." True Lord Liuyun nodded slightly, "Ah Huan, you can sit down too, no need to be so polite. Now that the Emperor has had an accident, the situation is critical and there is no time to delay, so let's get down to business!"

After Lin Huan sat down, True Lord Xueyue Zhuyang looked solemn, tapped the table with his index finger, and said in a deep voice: "This matter is really puzzling. Is it that the Seven Stars of Liyue have ulterior motives to seize power, or are there external forces ready to make a move? However, we all know that with the power of the Emperor, how could the mortals participating in the ceremony and the newcomers to the land easily succeed? Even the most top-notch assassins would not be able to assassinate the Emperor, so there must be something strange about the Emperor's death. I have repeatedly thought about it, is there any other meaning behind the Emperor's action? But what this deep meaning is is really elusive."

True Lord Lishui Dieshan nodded slightly, his expression becoming more solemn and dignified, and he said in a deep voice: "I also have this doubt. When I first heard the news, my mood was excited like a tide, and I didn't have time to think deeply. Now I calm down and think carefully, and then I realize that there is something unusual. The emperor has always been flawless in his actions, and every move he makes has far-reaching considerations. This unexpected encounter is by no means accidental, and there must be a deep meaning. This matter should have nothing to do with the messenger and the ordinary people watching the ceremony on the spot. Perhaps the emperor did it intentionally to promote the development of major events. But what exactly it is, we don’t know yet. Is it to test the people of Liyue? Or is there another grand layout? The emperor’s heart is really hard to guess." He frowned slightly and fell into deep thought, and the emperor’s past words and deeds kept emerging in his mind, trying to find clues from them to solve this confusing mystery.

Hearing this, True Lord Xueyue Zhuyang looked embarrassed. He looked around and said with worry in his tone: "If this is really the Emperor's intention, how should we respond? Should we wait and see what happens and wait for the Emperor's next instructions, or should we take the initiative to find out the Emperor's intentions and plan ahead for Liyue's future? This is indeed a difficult problem. We are worried that acting rashly will go against the Emperor's intentions, and we are also afraid that sitting back and waiting will put Liyue in greater danger."

True Lord Liuyun flapped his wings anxiously, as if there were flames dancing in his eyes, "Then do the Seven Stars of Liyue have nothing to do with this?"

Xiao raised his eyes slightly and said in a deep voice: "The Emperor has been assassinated, and the Seven Stars of Liyue may not be able to remain unscathed. But it is too early to jump to conclusions. We should act cautiously and not act rashly."

Lin Huan stroked his chin and said after thinking for a moment, "What the seniors said is very true. There are indeed many doubts in this matter. The Seven Stars of Liyue play a vital role in Liyue's affairs. If the Emperor intends to test all living beings, the Seven Stars must be involved. However, there is no evidence that the Seven Stars are directly related to this matter. We might as well collect more information before making a judgment."

True Lord Xueyue Zhuyang nodded slightly and said, "Ah Huan's words make sense. We can't just assume that the Liyue Seven Stars are involved in this matter based on speculation. But we can't ignore the role they may play in it. We need to pay close attention to the movements of the Seven Stars to prevent any accidents."

True Lord Liuyun's tone slowed down a bit, but still carried a hint of urgency: "Forget it, forget it. This matter still needs to be considered in the long run. Sitting here now, it will be difficult to come up with any results if we continue to think about it."

Lin Huan sat at the table and smiled gently, like a spring breeze blowing on his face. "Since that's the case, seniors, why don't you go to Liyue Harbor to take a look? Only by seeing it with your own eyes can you know the true meaning."

True Lord Xueyue Zhuyang nodded slightly and said, "Ah Huan is right. We may learn something if we go to Liyue Harbor to observe it on the spot."

Lishui Dieshan Zhenjun also agreed: "That's right. It's difficult to come to a definite conclusion by discussing here. It is necessary to go to Liyue Harbor to take a look."

After everyone's discussion came to an end, True Lord Liuyun Jiefeng's eyes fell on Lin Huan with a helpless smile. He blinked and said jokingly, "Ah Huan, you are so close to the Emperor on weekdays, you must be able to guess what the Emperor is thinking. Don't hide it from us, little girl, or I won't make those new and interesting gadgets for you next time, and I won't let you take Shen He down the mountain to play again!"

Upon hearing this, True Lord Xueyue Zhuyang couldn't help but smile, like the sun rising, and the heavy atmosphere was instantly swept away. "Liuyun, you are using your little gadgets and Shenhe to threaten Ah Huan. But Ah Huan, if you really know what the Emperor wants, you might as well reveal a few things so that we can have a better idea."

Lishui Dieshan Zhenjun stood behind Lin Huan, holding her shoulders and chuckled softly, "Ah Huan, Liuyun is right. You have a close relationship with the Emperor, so it would be great if you could give us some clues. Of course, if you have concerns and really don't want to speak out, that's fine, we can slowly explore later."

Xiao raised his eyes slightly. Although his expression was still as cold as ice, his tone softened a little: "Ah Huan, don't feel pressured. If you know, just tell me. If you don't want to tell me, don't force me."

Lin Huan smiled helplessly and said, "Seniors, please stop teasing me. Although I am close to you, the Emperor is unpredictable and I only have some guesses. As for the Emperor's exact intention, I dare not say anything. But I believe that with the Emperor's wisdom, he must have far-reaching considerations. We just need to do our part and protect Liyue together."

At this time, True Lord Liuyun said unconsciously: "Huh, this emperor is really something, causing such a thing and making us so distressed." True Lord Xueyue Zhuyang shook his head slightly and sighed: "The emperor's strategy is not easy for us to understand. But no matter what, we should do our best to protect Liyue." True Lord Lishui Dieshan stroked his beard, pondered for a moment and said: "Looking at the history of Liyue, there have been many changes. The emperor's move this time may be comparable to some major events in the past." Upon hearing this, the immortals fell into deeper thought.

After a pause, Liu Yun patted the back of Lin Huan's hand on the stone table. His eyes fell on Lin Huan gently, and his tone was full of concern and expectation. "Ah Huan, you have always been the closest to the human world, and you are the closest to Liyue Harbor and the mortals among all the immortals. Now that we immortals have been away from the mortal world for a long time, it is indeed inconvenient for us to come forward easily. The matter of returning to the city can only be entrusted to you. Please go back to the city and take a closer look. We believe that with your intelligence and sharpness, you will be able to find a ray of light in this foggy situation."

True Lord Xueyue Zhuyang nodded slightly, his eyes gleaming with expectation. "Ah Huan, what Liuyun said is very true. You usually have contact with ordinary people, and you understand worldly affairs much better than us. Although you haven't been home for a long time, you are closer to us than us. This time you return to the city, you have a heavy responsibility, so you must be careful. If you find anything, you must come back quickly to let us know, and don't let us worry for too long."

Lishui Dieshan Zhenjun had a gentle and solemn expression: "Ah Huan, although we immortals care about Liyue, if we act rashly at this time, something unexpected may happen. You go now, we will wait for your news here. If you need anything, we will respond with all our strength without any hesitation."

Xiao raised his eyes slightly, and a barely perceptible concern flashed across his stern face: "Lin Huan, be careful. If you encounter danger, don't act recklessly. Remember, your safety is also of vital importance, so don't take risks."

Lin Huan looked at the immortals, and an indescribable warmth surged in her heart. She bowed solemnly and said, "Don't worry, seniors, Lin Huan will definitely fulfill my mission. I will go back to the city as soon as possible to inquire, and come back to inform you as soon as I have any news."